Specialized Finance Manager

TD•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$96,900 - CA$136,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Finance Manager, Chief Accountant's Department, Accounting Policy and Advisory, is responsible for the development, maintenance and interpretation of the Bank's accounting policies in support of Corporate Development. Additionally, this role requires the incumbent to assist in the monitoring, tracking and implementation of new and emerging accounting standards.

Requirements

Candidate must possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation, coupled with a minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience
Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS, preferably with a focus on M&A, financial instruments and accounting issues relating to banking and capital market institutions. US GAAP experience in the same areas is an asset
Must be detail oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority
Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy
Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

US GAAP experience in the same areas is an asset
Previous experience of implementing accounting change projects is an asset

Responsibilities

Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials
Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units
Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information Package), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures
Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials
Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes
Managing and developing good working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks)
Act as a subject matter expert on business and asset acquisition related accounting issues
Reviewing proposed M&A transaction structures, preparing due diligence reports to Corporate Development and advising on accounting implications
Developing purchase accounting equation, opening balance sheet and assess goodwill and intangibles, as per inputs from other Deal Teams (e.g., Credit Risk, TBSM Finance, etc).
Confirming appropriate treatment of intangibles, rate and credit marks accounting methodology are accurately reflected in the financial model.
Performing ad hoc tasks to support the team as required